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Kwikset 438PLL SMT Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey KWI-438PLL-S

Kwikset 438PLL SMT Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey

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KWIKSET 438PLL PALMINA GRADE 3 ENTRY LEVER SET WITH SMARTKEY OVERVIEW

438PLL Palmina Lever Set for entryways, entrances or main doors. Both levers locked or unlocked by key outside or turn button inside.

Looking for an easy and hassle-free solution for your interior doors? Look no further than this latch! It's perfect for entrance, entryways or securing main doors. Featuring SmartKey Security™, this lock protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in just seconds. Compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway or (SC1) keyway options. With an adjustable backset ranging from 2-3/8" to 2-3/4", this latch can fit all standard door preparations. Plus, the fully reversible lever can be installed on both right and left-handed doors. Installation is a breeze and can be done in just a few minutes with a screwdriver. You'll also receive a lifetime mechanical and 5 year finish warranty, so you can trust that this latch will last for years to come.

Buy this Kwikset Palmina Lever Set latch today for a hassle-free solution for your interior doors!

438PLL SMT PALMINA LEVER SET PRODUCT FEATURES

  • For use on exterior doors where keyed entry and security is needed
  • Featuring SmartKey Security™, which protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in seconds.
  • SmartKey Security™ re-key technology is compatible with Kwikset (KW1) keyway or (SC1) keyway options
  • Comes with 2 keys
  • Locking mechanism functions with turn piece on the interior of the lock
  • Easily installs in minutes with just a screwdriver
  • Lifetime mechanical and finish warranty

COLOR VARIATIONS

Kwikset 438PLL RH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 11PS (Venetian Bronze)
Kwikset 438PLL RH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 15S (Satin Nickel)
Kwikset 438PLL RH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 26S (Polished Chrome)
Kwikset 438PLL RH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 26DS (Satin Chrome)
Kwikset 438PLL LH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 11PS (Venetian Bronze)
Kwikset 438PLL LH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 15S (Satin Nickel)
Kwikset 438PLL LH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 26S (Polished Chrome)
Kwikset 438PLL LH Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey 26DS (Satin Chrome)

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PALMINA LEVER SET COLLECTION

Kwikset 407PLL Palmina Grade 3 Passage Lever Set UL Door Lock
Kwikset 408PLL Palmina Grade 3 Privacy UL Lever Set Door Lock
Kwikset 438PLL SMT Palmina Grade 3 Keyed Entry Door Lever Set with SmartKey
Kwikset 488PLL Palmina Half Dummy Grade 3 Door Lever Reversible Non-Turning One-Sided Function

RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS

438PLL SMT Palmina Lever Set Door Installation Guide
Smartkey Instructions

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Warranty:
Limited Lifetime Finish, Limited Lifetime Mechanical
Grade:
Grade 3
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Leversets
Subcategory:
Levers
Keyed:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Handle Type:
Lever
UL Listing Type:
Optional UL 1/3 Hour fire rating for all functions.
Lock Function:
Entry/Office
Cylinder and Keyways:
SmartKey Security
Features:
SmartKey
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Backset (Distance):
Adjustable 2-3/8 or 2-3/4
Product Function:
Entrance
Product Type:
Leversets
Door Hand Direction:
Reversible
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/8” – 1-3/4”
Product Details:
Pushbutton Lever
Door Strike:
2-1/4" Full Lip Round Corner Strike
Product Style:
Contemporary
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Kwikset 438PLLRH-26DS – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Kwikset 438PLL Palmina keyed entry lever fit a 1-3/8 inch door, or does it need a 1-3/4 inch door?
Both. The 438PLL Palmina entry lever covers a door thickness range of 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, so it works on older interior-weight doors as well as standard 1-3/4 inch exterior doors. Backset is adjustable, 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches, which are the two standard bore-to-edge dimensions, so an existing prepped door usually takes it without redrilling.
2) Do I have to order the Kwikset 438PLL Palmina lever left hand or right hand?
Handing is picked at order (left hand and right hand are both offered), but the lever itself is reversible, so a set can be installed on either swing. If you are ordering for a mixed set of openings, the reversibility means you are not stuck if a door turns out opposite to what the schedule said.
3) Can I key the Kwikset 438PLL to match the Schlage keys I already carry?
Yes. SmartKey Security lets the cylinder be re-keyed by hand in seconds, and it accepts either the Kwikset KW1 or the Schlage SC1 keyway, so a building already carrying SC1 keys can bring these levers onto the existing key. Ordering is keyed different or keyed alike, and you can pass a key code at order if you need it cut to an existing bitting.
4) Is a Grade 3 lever like the Kwikset 438PLL enough for an apartment building entry, or do I need Grade 2?
Grade 3 is a residential duty rating. For a unit door in a multi-family building it is a normal choice; for a common-area door, a leasing office, or anything seeing constant traffic, step up. The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever, listed for 1-3/8 to 2 inch doors, and the Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty entry/office lever. For a heavier opening, the Dexter C1000 entry/office lever is Grade 1 and covers 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
5) Which lever should I use on a storeroom or stock room door where it always stays locked?
Storeroom function is the right call there, and the Palmina does not offer it. The Cal-Royal AG05 is a Grade 2 storeroom lever lockset with a deadlocking latchbolt and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range, and the Hager 2580 is a Grade 2 storeroom cylindrical lock with a Withnell lever fitting 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is entry/office function with a turn button on the inside, meaning anyone inside can unlock the outside lever and leave it unlocked. Storeroom function has no inside turn button at all, so the outside lever stays locked permanently and only a key retracts it.
6) What is the closest equivalent to the Kwikset 438PLL Palmina keyed entry lever from another brand?
The Master Lock BC Series RL01 is the nearest match on function and grade. It is a Grade 3 keyed entry lever set with a return-style lever, the same Grade 3 entrance rating the 438PLL Palmina carries. Both are keyed entry levers for a main or exterior door. The difference sits in the key system: the 438PLL uses SmartKey Security, which lets you re-key the lock yourself and works with the Kwikset KW1 or Schlage SC1 keyway, while the RL01 is a conventional keyed entry lockset. If you are already running SmartKey across a building and want every cylinder re-keyable in seconds, stay on the 438PLL; if the key system does not need to match, the RL01 covers the same opening.
7) I need a keyed entry lever with the same feel as the Palmina but for a commercial tenant door. What should I use?
Step up to a commercial entrance lever. The Hager 2525 is a Grade 2 commercial cylindrical entry lock with a lever handle and a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range. The Falcon B511CP6D is a Grade 2 medium duty cylindrical lever with entry/office function. The Dexter C1000 Series entry/office lever is Grade 1 with a clutching lever and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door range. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is a Grade 3 residential entrance lever, so on a leased suite door or a corridor that sees daily traffic the Grade 2 or Grade 1 bodies are the ones written on most commercial specs. Note the Dexter and Hager use conventional cylinders rather than SmartKey.
8) Can I use a Baldwin Estate 5103 or an Emtek dummy lever in place of the Kwikset 438PLL?
No. The Baldwin Estate 5103 half dummy levers, sold as left hand and right hand, the Emtek Arts and Crafts dummy pair, and the Emtek Classic Cortina dummy pair are all dummy function. A dummy lever is a fixed pull with no latch and no bore-through mechanism, so it does not retract anything and does not secure a door. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is a keyed single-cylinder entry lever that operates a latch and locks. If you want Baldwin Estate 5103 trim on a working door, the 5103 also comes in passage and privacy versions, but neither of those is keyed.
9) My door is 2 inches thick. Will the Kwikset 438PLL work, and if not what will?
The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, so a full 2 inch door is past its range. Levers that reach 2 inches include the Hager 2525 Grade 2 commercial entry lock at 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, the Deltana 6201 Manchester entry lever at 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, the Deltana 6411 Morant and Deltana 6431 Linstead entry levers at the same 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, and the Dexter C1000 asylum lever at 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Corbin Russwin CL3110 covers 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch. Measure the door leaf at the bore before ordering, since a thick fire-rated or solid-core leaf is where this catches people out.
10) Is the Cal-Royal AG00 entrance lever the same thing as the Kwikset 438PLL?
They are both entrance levers for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, but the key systems are not interchangeable. The Cal-Royal AG00 is a Grade 2 entrance lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/8 inch backset. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is Grade 3 with SmartKey Security and an adjustable backset of 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch. Two differences decide it: the 438PLL backset adjusts to fit either standard bore location while the AG00 is fixed at 2-3/8 inch, and SmartKey cylinders re-key by the owner in seconds rather than being pinned by a locksmith. If you are keying into an existing Schlage C master system, the AG00 drops into it; if you are building a SmartKey system, it will not.
11) I need a fire rated lever for a rated opening. Which options carry a fire rating?
Three peers list a fire rating: the Corbin Russwin CL3110 Grade 1 vandal resistant passage lever for 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors, the Falcon K101 Grade 1 heavy duty passage lever for 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the Arrow MK02-TA privacy lock with a Tudor knob. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina offers an optional UL 1/3 hour fire rating across all its functions, so if a 20 minute rated opening is what the drawing calls for, the 438PLL can be specified for it. For a 60 or 90 minute rated door in a commercial corridor, work from the Grade 1 Corbin Russwin or Falcon bodies instead. Note the Corbin and Falcon options named here are passage function, so they will not give you a keyed opening.
12) What does the entry function on the Kwikset 438PLL Palmina actually do when someone locks it?
Single cylinder entry/office function: a turn button on the inside lever locks both levers, and the key on the outside locks or unlocks it. Inside always retracts the latch for egress. That is the right function for a unit entry door or an office where the occupant controls the lock. It is not a storeroom lock, so it does not stay locked outside with the lever always free.
13) Will the Kwikset 438PLL latch into the strike plate already in my frame?
The 438PLL ships with a 2-1/4 inch full lip, round corner strike. Round corner strikes match the routed frame prep on most residential steel and wood frames. If your existing frame has a square corner cutout, use the supplied strike hole pattern and re-prep, or keep the existing strike if the lip length and latch height already line up.
14) Is the Kwikset Palmina lever rated for a fire door?
An optional UL 1/3 hour fire rating is available across the Palmina functions, so a fire-rated version exists, but it has to be specified as the UL option. The standard 438PLL is a Grade 3 residential entry lever.
15) What is the difference between the Kwikset 438PLL and the other Palmina levers?
Function is the only difference in the Palmina family. The 438PLL is the keyed entry lever with SmartKey; the 407PLL is passage (always free, no lock), the 408PLL is privacy with a push-button for a bath or bedroom, and the 488PLL is a half dummy, a non-turning lever for one side of a closet or French door. All four carry the same Palmina trim, so a building can run one look across every function.
16) What is included with a Kwikset 438PLL lever set and what do I still need to buy?
The set comes complete with both levers, the latch, the strike and two keys, and goes on with a screwdriver alone. Nothing else is required for a standard prepped door. It has no deadbolt in it, so if the opening needs auxiliary security you order a deadbolt separately. Keying it alike to that deadbolt is possible through the SmartKey cylinder, which takes the KW1 or SC1 keyway.
17) Can I order a batch of Kwikset 438PLL levers keyed alike for a set of doors?
Yes, keyed alike is a no-charge option at order, along with keyed different, and there is a field for a key code if the doors have to run on a bitting you already carry. Beyond that, SmartKey lets you re-key any of them on the door later without pulling the cylinder, which is the practical way to turn over a unit without swapping hardware.
18) Is there a Grade 3 entrance lever alternative to the Kwikset Palmina 438PLL?
Two sit at the same grade and function. The Cal-Royal AUS00 is a Grade 3 entrance/office lever with a solid brass forged body and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range. The Callan Artino CLN-360201 is a Grade 3 entrance leverset. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is Grade 3 with an entry/office lock function and fits 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, so all three land on the same door prep depth range and the same duty class. Choose on trim style and key system: the 438PLL is SmartKey and re-keyable by the owner, the AUS00 and Artino are conventional keyed levers.
19) The door does not need a key, just a latch. What is the simpler alternative to the 438PLL Palmina?
Drop to a passage lever. The Callan Asheville CLN-AH5011 is a Grade 3 passage leverset in satin nickel. For a Grade 2 body there is the Accentra 5301LN Augusta passage/closet lever, the Arrow GL01 Sierra passage lever, and the Bravura Atlanta round-trim passage leverset. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is a keyed single-cylinder entry lever with SmartKey, so on a hall, closet, or pantry door where nothing needs locking, a passage lever gives you the same lever operation without a cylinder to key or maintain.
20) For a bedroom or bathroom door, what should I order instead of a keyed entry lever?
A privacy lever. The Hager 2540 is a Grade 2 privacy cylindrical lock with a Withnell lever and a 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch door thickness range, and the Baldwin Estate 5103 privacy lever with 5048 rose covers the same function in a decorative trim. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina locks by key from the outside and by turn button inside, which is entry function and gives you an outside cylinder you do not want on a bath door. Privacy trim swaps that cylinder for an emergency release, so nobody is carrying a key to the bathroom.
21) I want keyless entry instead of carrying keys. What lever lock replaces a keyed entry set?
Mechanical or electronic keypad levers. The Lockey 1150 is a heavy duty mechanical keypad lever set fitting 1-1/8 inch to 2 inch doors, and the Lockey 1150S adds an adjustable backset over the same door thickness range. The Lockey 2835 is a mechanical pushbutton keyless lever with ADA compliance for 1-3/16 inch to 2 inch doors, with the 2835DC offering double combination. On the electronic side the Delaney LP250 is a Grade 2 electronic keypad leverlock and Emtek makes a Classic keypad leverset. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is keyed with SmartKey, so it still needs a key at the door, though SmartKey lets you re-key it yourself when a tenant turnover happens. Note that the Lockey 1150 and 2835 are passage function - they let you into a door, they are not a substitute if you need a locking latch driven from a lever both sides.
22) What lever do I need for a classroom door instead of an entry lever?
Classroom function, which the Palmina does not offer. The Cal-Royal AG03 in the AG Series is a classroom lever with a 6-pin Schlage C keyway keyed different and a 2-3/4 inch backset. The Dexter C1000 classroom lever is Grade 1 with a clutching keyed lever for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Dexter C1000 classroom security version adds a second cylinder on the inside so a teacher can lock the door from inside the room. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is entry/office function with an inside turn button, which most school districts will not accept on a classroom because the turn button can be left engaged.
23) I want a keyed entry set with a deadbolt on the same door. What covers both?
The Callan Bennett CLN-BN3001R is a Grade 3 entrance leverset supplied as a deadbolt combo, so the lever and the deadbolt come as one set. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is a keyed single-cylinder entry lever on its own, locking by key outside and turn button inside, with no deadbolt in the set. If the opening needs a second point of security above the lever, the Bennett combo handles it in one order; if a deadbolt is already installed on the door and you are only replacing the lever, the 438PLL is the direct swap.
24) Does the Arrow HK11-BB entrance lock work as a substitute for the Palmina lever?
It fits the same doors but changes the handle. The Arrow HK11-BB is a turn-pushbutton entrance cylindrical lock with a ball knob and a conventional cylinder, Grade 2, for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors. That matches the Kwikset 438PLL Palmina door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, and both use a pushbutton-style inside locking action. The difference is the trim: the 438PLL is a lever, the HK11-BB is a knob. If the opening has to meet ADA accessibility, a lever is what the code language calls for, and the 438PLL is also fully reversible so one part number covers left hand and right hand doors.
25) For a heavy traffic multi-family corridor, is the Palmina 438PLL enough or should I go heavier?
Go heavier for a shared corridor. The Kwikset 438PLL Palmina is a Grade 3 residential entrance lever. Heavy duty Grade 1 cylindrical lever bodies in the same family of openings include the Falcon T101 with pressure release technology, the Falcon K101 for 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, and the BEST 9K Series. Grade 2 medium duty options include the Falcon B511CP6D entry/office lever and the BEST 7KC Series. Unit entry doors inside a building often stay on Grade 3 residential hardware, and the 438PLL suits those, with SmartKey letting the property re-key a unit at turnover without a locksmith visit.
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